I have recently "discovered" an area of Jewish law which I was previously perfectly happy ignoring. Taharat Mishpahah, or Family Purity, refers to a grouping of laws governing what a man and his wife may or may not do when she is menstruating and for seven days afterward. I am aware that I am lesbian, and that in their strictest interpretation, these laws do not apply to me and will not apply to my household one day. And yet a deep part of me wants them to apply, as if their application legitimates me and my (future) marriage.
I am very fortunate to have a female Rabbi working for the Hillel at my school, and to have a good relationship with her. She has taken it upon herself to investigate this for me and find out whether or not these laws apply to me. If not, not; and if they do, I will take them on as I have taken on everything else--wholeheartedly, and trying my best.
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- free_to_dream
- I am a bipolar, Jewish young adult (had my Hebrew birthday, the one I count, and turned 23 this past January) who also suffers from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. I love life and I live for my best friends: they are my purpose and my reason for trying so hard. I remain passionately devoted to those I love; I will not let my disorders make me totally self-centered. I like to read, write, and sew. My Rabbinical school plans did not work out, and I am now hoping to go into the field of Early Childhood Education. Please note: I am currently maintaining only Carried in His Hands. Enjoy!
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